IT’S ONE of the busiest roads in the county, but like many of the county’s other main thoroughfares, there are persistent concerns about the condition of the Newbridge Road. Local motorists have been worried about the safety of the road, which is the main route from Lisnaskea to Derrylin, for a long time, with a rough […]
Fermanagh drama groups excelling on stage
A NUMBER of local actors and actresses have won some top awards as two breakaway groups from Fermanagh School of Music and Performing Arts continue to make their mark on stage. Ciara O’Flanagan’s Fermanagh School of Music and Performing Arts group recently made the decision to divide its cast into two separate sections, Devenish Drama and […]
Fermanagh Women’s Aid reliant on community support
DESPITE the fact it provides a vital service in the community, helping in the region of 400 local women a year, Fermanagh Women’s Aid (FWA) relies on grass-roots fundraising to help it continue its life-saving work. Indeed, only 40 percent of the service’s funding comes from statutory sources, with the rest of its funding coming […]
Stories from the stones…The history of Monea Castle
THE finest of Fermanagh’s plantation castles, Monea Castle is a wonderful display of the exuberant architectural style brought to Ulster by Scots from the western lowlands. Tall towers, Crow-step gables and projecting corner turrets are characteristic features, and the quality masonry at Monea shows the style to impressive effect. Built for Malcolm Hamilton, the castle […]
Fermanagh saddened after death of loved ones
FERMANAGH has been left shaken after a spate of serious road accidents and tragedies over the past week, including two separate fatal crashes just 48 hours apart. Mark Johnston from Newtownbutler was tragically killed on Thursday night after he was involved in a one-vehicle crash on the Newbridge Road. The dangers of Fermanagh’s road have further […]
Fermanagh cheapest place for rental housing
HOUSES and homes in Fermanagh are the cheapest to rent in the North as the local demand increases and many young couples are left fearful as they make the step onto the property ladder. It was recently reported that it costs an average of £623 per month to rent a house in Fermanagh. In line […]
Fermanagh ‘forgotten about when it comes to transport’
THE OLDER people of Fermanagh feel their voices are being forgotten and their concerns are being overlooked. Last week the ‘Herald brought you part one of our coverage from the recent Enniskillen Townhall meeting, organised by the local Council and the South West Age Partnership (SWAP) as part of Positive Ageing Month. The event gave local […]
Enniskillen judge slams victim-blaming of child
A JUDGE has slammed comments made by the manager of the Clinton Centre in Enniskillen who appeared to “victim-blame” a child and portray her as the predator of a man currently residing on bail at the centre, charged with abducting her. A detective constable told Enniskillen Magistrates Court Alioune Sow (19) has formed a relationship with […]
Share Discovery Village launches toy appeal
A SOURCE of joy for children all year around, Share Discovery Village in Lisnaskea has teamed up with a leading charity to lift the spirits of young people living with cancer this Christmas. Share has partnered with the Cancer Fund for a Christmas appeal, and is asking for toys and vouchers for those aged one […]
Brave mother’s emotional appeal to Fermanagh public
A BRAVE local mother has shared her family’s painful story in an emotional appeal to the Fermanagh public to stand up and fight for our local emergency services. Eileen McGovern has been a member of Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) since the campaign group was set up in response to the ‘temporary’ suspension of emergency […]